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Topical administration of the antibiotic gentamicin to the eye restored the production of a key skin health protein called laminin 332 while rapidly lessening eye lesions in a woman with junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB), a study reports. The study, “Topical gentamicin ointment induces LAMB3 nonsense mutation…
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InMed Pharmaceuticals has submitted applications to regulatory authorities in Austria, Israel, and Serbia, seeking clearance to begin clinical testing of its investigational cannabinol cream INM-755 in people with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Similar applications to authorities in France, Germany, Greece, and Italy are expected in the coming weeks.
The first patient has been dosed in a Phase 2 trial investigating rigosertib as a treatment for cases of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) involving an aggressive skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). RDEB patients are at high risk of developing SCC. “We are pleased with the…
Columnist Patrice Williams and her son Jonah struggle after a few painful, bad days with EB. But they keep pushing forward and seeking joy.
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Becoming educated and informed about epidermolysis bullosa is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your EB journey.
There is no cure for EB yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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